Trump: Russia and Ukraine agree to immediately stop attacks on each other’s energy facilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to immediately stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, but gave no details.
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“Do not sabotage the ceasefire!” (Translated by: Chen Zhengjian) 1151011
Shen Boyang unveils campaign platform at Baoan Temple; Wang Shijian presents him with Thor’s hammer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Boyang, the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, spoke at Baoan Temple tonight, discussing 5 key campaign proposals for the Zhongshan and Datong districts. Campaign deputy director Wang Shijian presented him with Thor’s hammer. Former party chairman Hsieh Chang-ting and Minister without Portfolio Chen Shih-chung appeared to show their support and criticized incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an.
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5 key campaign proposals for the Zhongshan and Datong districts
Trump urges Ukraine to replace its president; Zelenskyy says decision should be made by the people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump called on Ukraine to elect a new president. Zelenskyy responded that he would organize an election if Russia agreed to a comprehensive 60-day ceasefire, emphasizing that leaders should be chosen by the people.
Woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in kitchen of New Taipei home; police identify suspect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 59-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the kitchen of her home in New Taipei City’s Xinzhuang District. Police have preliminarily identified a relative who had a dispute with the victim as a suspect and are actively investigating.
GNC major shareholder 哈藥股份: President Lu Chuanyou placed under investigation and detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese pharmaceutical company 哈藥股份 announced that its director and president, Lu Chuanyou, recently received notice from the supervisory commission that he had been placed under investigation and detention. 哈藥股份 is a major shareholder in U.S. health supplement brand GNC, and the company said its operations remain normal.
BWF Arctic Open: Taiwan men’s and women’s doubles finish runners-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the BWF Arctic Open, a Super 500 tournament held in Finland, Taiwan’s men’s doubles pair Lai Po-yu and Tsai Fu-cheng and women’s doubles pair Hsu Yin-hui and Lin Chih-yun both lost in straight games and took silver.
Musk: Terafab will find a way to make chips better than anyone else
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Musk said his team would find a way to make chips of superior quality by drawing on 特斯拉’s expertise in manufacturing custom equipment. He plans to build the Terafab wafer fabrication plant in Texas with 英特爾 through a joint venture between 特斯拉 and SpaceX, with an initial investment of more than $15 billion.
Chen Sheng-ping shines on defense for 2 straight days; Lin Yueh-ping names him a playoff surprise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Sheng-ping of 中華職棒統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 delivered outstanding defense for 2 straight days in the postseason challenge series, with manager Lin Yueh-ping calling him a surprise performer in the series. The Lions defeated 中信兄弟隊 4-2 in Game 3.
Chinese military to conduct intensive operations in Bohai, Yellow, East and South China seas from the 12th to the 17th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Maritime authorities in several parts of China have issued navigation warnings since the 8th. The Chinese military will conduct intensive live-fire drills and exercises in at least 5 sea areas, including the Bohai, Yellow, East and South China seas, from the 12th to the 17th.
Rome Taiwan compatriots’ association celebrates National Day as new chair Anni Zuo takes over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan compatriots’ association in Rome, Italy, held a National Day dinner and a chairmanship handover ceremony. Former chair Chen Yi-wen stepped down and was succeeded by incoming chair Anni Zuo. Zuo said she would continue promoting Taiwanese culture and plans to organize events such as a human rights forum.
Duterte family businesses accused of receiving Chinese funds; Philippine president says allegations, if true, would pose highest-level threat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that if the allegations are true, Chinese money flowing into businesses owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s family would pose the highest-level threat to the nation. The government is conducting a thorough investigation.
Zhang Shilun insists on playing on after collision; teams withhold starting pitchers for decisive Game 4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟 lost 4-2 to 統一獅 in Game 3 of the CPBL postseason challenge series, leaving the teams tied at 2 wins and 2 losses. Zhang Shilun was injured in a collision with Tseng Sung-en but insisted on continuing to play. Manager Hirano Keiichi respected his wishes. Neither team announced its starting pitcher for Game 4.
中信兄弟 won the first 2 games of the CPBL postseason challenge series, but then lost 2 straight as 統一獅 tied the series. Manager Hirano Keiichi said it was painful to take the lead in the 3rd and give up runs immediately in the 4th.
Shidi-Fen delivers key relief in 2 straight games; says he is “ready” for the do-or-die game on the 12th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華職棒’s 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 rallied to beat 中信兄弟 in the postseason challenge series. Shidi-Fen pitched scoreless relief in key situations in 2 straight games and said he was ready for the do-or-die Game 4.
Russia expands assassination campaign to weaken support for Ukraine; European defense executives become targets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Western intelligence agencies have warned European defense company executives that Russia is expanding its assassination campaign to weaken support for Ukraine, prompting companies to strengthen security for senior executives, the 英國《金融時報》 reported.
Lions win 2 straight from brink to tie series with Brothers; postseason challenge series heads to do-or-die game
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華職棒’s 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊, facing elimination after falling behind 0-2 in the postseason challenge series, defeated 中信兄弟隊 4-2 to make the series record 1 win and 2 losses. The teams will play a do-or-die game tomorrow, with the winner advancing to the championship series.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced that legislative and presidential elections originally scheduled for next month would be postponed until Sept. 11, 2027, blaming obstacles caused by Israeli measures.
Managing AI risks: Microsoft CEO Nadella says brakes must be set and enforced by humans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently called for advanced AI systems to be built with human-controlled containment, independent controls and “emergency brake” mechanisms, allowing authorized personnel to pause or shut down models. He also stressed that systems should be designed according to the principle of observability, including industry standards such as model diversity, legible records of actions, ongoing testing, auditability and disclosure of safety incidents.
Suspected plague death reported in Russia; Hulunbuir City in China’s Inner Mongolia issues risk alert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A laboratory researcher in Siberia, Russia, is suspected to have died of plague, drawing international attention. 中國內蒙呼倫貝爾市疾控中心 issued a risk alert urging the public to guard against plague and advising anyone with a history of travel to Russia’s Far East to seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop.
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The laboratory researcher suspected of contracting plague is 28-year-old Shipilova
Hulunbuir City has reported no human plague cases since 1927
People-to-people exchanges between China and Russia surpassed 3 million in 2025
People-to-people exchanges between the 2 countries rose 43% year over year in the first half of this year
Russia also rose to become the No. 2 source of visitors to China
刺胳針 lists 17 threats to human extinction; malicious AI use and nuclear conflict top the list
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The British medical journal 《刺胳針》 released a report listing 17 major public health threats that could cause human extinction over the next 75 years, with malicious AI use and nuclear conflict topping the list.
Bring pets to the museum: 朱銘美術館 to hold limited-time “Pet-Friendly Day”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
朱銘美術館 and 新北市政府動物保護防疫處 are partnering to hold “Pet-Friendly Day” on 4 consecutive Saturdays starting on the 24th, opening the museum to pets and hosting activities specially for them.
Experience the traditional seine fishing method in Penghu this fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 觀光署澎湖國家風景區管理處 has launched the “Lintou Beach Seine Fishing Experience” this fall, drawing on local features of the Lintou Beach area in 湖西鄉. The activity lets visitors experience the traditional seine fishing method, helping pass on the culture and promote tourism.
Hosting Japanese lawmakers, Han Kuo-yu says he hopes to deepen ties and promote industry and tourism exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu hosted a banquet for a delegation led by Keiji Furuya, chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association, saying he hoped to deepen Taiwan-Japan ties, help Taiwanese businesses invest and promote exchanges in industry and tourism.
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More than 6 million Taiwanese traveled to Japan last year
The Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council, established more than 50 years ago
Lai Ching-te hands over campaign flag as Chen Ting-fei campaign headquarters draws more than 20,000; aims for Taiwan’s highest vote share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei opened on the afternoon of the 11th, drawing more than 20,000 people. President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Premier Cho Jung-tai were among the political figures who turned out in support. Lai personally handed over a campaign flag and urged the team to seek Taiwan’s highest voter turnout and vote share on the Nov. 28 election day, demonstrating the unity and determination of the Tainan team.
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The campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei opened on the afternoon of the 11th, drawing a crowd of more than 20,000.
President Lai Ching-te personally handed Chen Ting-fei a campaign flag at the opening rally for her campaign headquarters.
Lai Ching-te gave the campaign team its marching orders, urging Chen Ting-fei’s team to strive for the highest voter turnout and vote share in Taiwan on the Nov. 28 election day.
The theme of the opening rally for Chen Ting-fei’s campaign headquarters was “Tainan’s first female mayor in 400 years: Chen Ting-fei takes the baton!”
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim returned to Tainan to campaign for Chen Ting-fei as a “daughter of Tainan.”
Premier Cho Jung-tai said campaign planning would run from 2026 through 2028, ensuring a seamless transition.
Geneva office director bullying case “reaches Hsu Chia-ching”; Chen Chih-han reveals grassroots complaints: meetings discussed which meal to treat her to
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan People’s Party caucus director Chen Chih-han revealed that complaints from frontline staff about Geneva Office Director Lee Kuan-te showed he had provided excessive service to former Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching. She also accused Lee of allegedly wasting public funds on expensive purchases and evading review, questioned whether Hsu had abused her power, and called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct a full review of senior officials’ publicly funded expenses.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released its investigation findings on the 9th, concluding that some of Geneva Office Director Lee Kuan-te’s conduct constituted workplace bullying and immediately reassigning him.
Taiwan People’s Party caucus director Chen Chih-han said former Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching appeared repeatedly in complaints from overseas personnel.
On May 12, 2025, Lee Kuan-te spent about NT$130,000 in public funds on expensive chocolates as gifts for visitors from Taiwan.
Lee Kuan-te was accused of asking junior staff to split orders, list separate budget categories and falsely describe gift recipients as diplomatic contacts to evade reimbursement reviews.
On April 2, 2026, Lee Kuan-te was suspected of misusing Taiwan External Trade Development Council funds, causing hotel room rates to soar from 1,500 Swiss francs to 4,500 Swiss francs per room per night.
Chen Chih-han said frontline staff complained that Lee Kuan-te focused every meeting on food and drink arrangements for senior officials, discussing which meal to host Minister Hsu for.
Chen Chih-han questioned whether Hsu Chia-ching had abused her personal influence to have her husband use an official car and her son pose as a photographer.
How much do you need to save to retire? Stop fixating on having tens of millions: Yang Ying-chao reveals the “financial freedom benchmark”—the 4% rule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yang Ying-chao, chairman of 柯克蘭資本, presented the “4% rule” on the 《雅筑會客室》 program, arguing that retirement savings should equal 25 times annual expenses. He also recommended aiming for annual investment returns of 7% and adjusting for inflation to achieve financial freedom, challenging the notion that people need tens of millions in savings.
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Yang Ying-chao shared the “4% rule” on the program Yazhu's Guest Room.
The core principle of the 4% rule is that 4% of a retirement fund can cover one year's expenses.
Original退休金總額等於每人規劃的1年總預算乘以25倍。
With a monthly budget of NT$50,000, the retirement fund calculated under the 4% rule would be NT$15 million.
To account for inflation, the annual budget should be multiplied by 1.03, an increase of 3% each year.
An asset allocation split equally between stocks and bonds can generate an average annual return of 8.45%.
Asia's greatest retirement! Federer witnesses the end of a legend as Japanese tennis icon Kei Nishikori voices regret
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori held a farewell event in Tokyo on the 11th and officially retired in the presence of Federer and others. He said retirement had freed him from the pressure of injuries. Though he regretted never winning a Grand Slam title, he thanked his fans and mentor, chairman Masaaki Morita, for their support.
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Kei Nishikori held a farewell event in Tokyo on the 11th and officially retired from tennis.
Kei Nishikori won 12 ATP singles titles over his career.
Kei Nishikori was the first Asian player to reach the US Open men's singles final.
Kei Nishikori won the men's singles bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Kei Nishikori reached a career-high world ranking of No. 4.
At age 13, Kei Nishikori received sponsorship from 盛田正明網球基金 to travel to the United States for training at IMG學院.
Could claiming labor insurance old-age benefits early yield NT$3.33 million? Expert reveals 2 hidden costs of “waiting 5 years”: net gains halved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Financial adviser Allen analyzed when to claim labor insurance old-age benefits, noting that although delaying a claim increases the amount on paper, net gains are limited after premium costs are deducted. Investing the benefits after claiming early could produce better long-term compounding returns, he said, advising people to weigh premium costs against the cost of putting their money to work.
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Financial planning adviser Allen shared examples of strategies for claiming labor insurance old-age benefits on his YouTube channel, Allen's Personal Finance Research Room.
A 50-year-old worker with 25 years of labor insurance coverage could receive NT$1.6 million in a lump sum by claiming at age 50, or NT$2.06 million by claiming at age 55.
The total cost of labor and health insurance premiums over the 5-year delay would exceed NT$200,000.
If the NT$1.6 million claimed early were invested in an asset with an annualized return of 5%, it could grow to about NT$2.04 million by age 55.
Under the same conditions, if the investment period were extended to age 65, the NT$1.6 million could theoretically grow to about NT$3.33 million.
Abandoned military barracks transformed into a creative hub for young people! Hengshan Art Festival opens, with traditional crafts and design competition bringing Yanchao to life
Taiwan's fastener industry heads to Phoenix for U.S. screw expo! Record 106 exhibitors, Taiwan and U.S. sign MOU to deepen supply-chain cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣螺絲工業同業公會 led 106 companies to exhibit at the 2026 Fastener Fair USA in Phoenix, a record high. The 51 Kaohsiung companies made up more than half of the exhibitors, showcasing the strength of the city's “screw valley.” The event also facilitated the signing of a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Taiwan and U.S. industry associations to deepen supply-chain cooperation and connect buyers with suppliers, as they seek opportunities in the North American high-end market.
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Taiwan brought together 106 outstanding companies to exhibit at the 2026 Fastener Fair USA in Phoenix, setting a new record for the event.
The 51 Kaohsiung exhibitors accounted for more than half of Taiwan's participating companies, demonstrating the strength of Kaohsiung's fastener industry cluster, known as the “screw valley.”
Taiwan rose to become Arizona's second-largest trading partner last year, with bilateral trade exceeding US$21.2 billion.
Arizona has attracted more than US$319 billion in semiconductor investment since 2020.
Lai Jui-lung's Meinong support group and Lin Hui-hsin's campaign headquarters open together, promoting “Mountain City Living 2.0” to usher in a golden decade for Greater Qishan and Meinong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established a support group in Meinong District on the 11th, alongside the opening of a joint campaign headquarters with Lin Hui-hsin, a candidate for city council. Lai presented his “Greater Qishan and Meinong Mountain City Living 2.0” vision, aiming to promote balanced development in eastern Kaohsiung through upgrades to transportation, health care, agriculture and tourism. He also called on supporters to achieve the goals of “passing the mayoral baton” and winning a majority in the council.
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Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established a support group in Meinong District on the morning of the 11th.
Lai Jui-lung and Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lin Hui-hsin opened a joint campaign headquarters at the same time.
Lai Jui-lung presented his “Greater Qishan and Meinong Mountain City Living 2.0” vision, covering Hakka and Indigenous cultures, transportation infrastructure, health care, agricultural development and tourism.
Lai Jui-lung plans to advance transportation projects including widening Meinong Lakeside Road, extending Provincial Highway 86 to Neimen, and connecting Xinwei Bridge to National Highway 10.
Lai Jui-lung advocates integrating medical resources from Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, E-Da Hospital and Qishan Hospital to improve access to health care in remote areas.
Lin Hui-hsin put forward her “Six-Star Platform,” aiming to support children, young people and seniors through education.
Meinong Farmers' Association General Manager Chung Ching-hui will serve as chair of Lai Jui-lung's Meinong District support group.
Lai Ching-te rallies support as Chen Ting-fei's campaign headquarters opens! Calls for a council majority and the highest vote share nationwide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party Chair Lai Ching-te attended the opening of Chen Ting-fei's campaign headquarters and set 3 goals: winning the mayoral race, sweeping the council seats and securing the highest vote share nationwide. He hopes Chen will become Tainan's first woman mayor.
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Democratic Progressive Party Chair Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony for Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei's campaign headquarters on the afternoon of the 11th.
Lai Ching-te set 3 election goals: Chen Ting-fei's victory, winning all 32 city council seats and securing the highest vote share nationwide.
Chen Ting-fei has spent 28 years working in the community, listening to public opinion and helping residents solve problems.
If elected, Chen Ting-fei would become Tainan's first woman mayor in 400 years.
In his National Day address, Lai Ching-te proposed building a “City on the Summit” founded on “Mountains Protecting the Nation.”
27 Japanese lawmakers from across party lines visit Kaohsiung; Lin Chih-hung welcomes “friends of Taiwan” and calls for deepening the virtuous cycle of Taiwan-Japan ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
27 Japanese lawmakers from across party lines traveled to Taiwan for National Day celebrations and visited Kaohsiung. City councilor Lin Chih-hung welcomed them and highlighted the friendship and mutual support between Taiwan and Japan.
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27 Japanese lawmakers from both houses of parliament and across party lines traveled to Taiwan on the 10th for National Day events, then headed south after the celebrations to visit the Taiwan High Speed Rail's Yanchao depot.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung and Hongmaogang Bao'an Temple Chairman Chang Chi-hsiung went to the high-speed rail station to welcome the Japanese delegation.
The delegation was led by Keiji Furuya, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Representatives and chair of the Japan-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association.
China announced sanctions against Keiji Furuya in March this year, citing reasons including his “visit to Taiwan.”
Lin Chih-hung recalled the humanitarian effort 6 years ago to help a boy from Kaohsiung travel to Japan for surgery for eye cancer.
The Japan-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association was originally called the “Japan-China Diet Members' Discussion Group” and has more than 300 members.
Lin Chih-hung recently secured a reciprocal arrangement allowing Kaohsiung and its Japanese sister cities to promote each other's tourist attractions.
Why has Xi Jinping taken a harder line on Taiwan? Ming Chu-cheng says the CCP “realizes it has failed” and has no choice but to stoke nationalism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
National Taiwan University Professor Ming Chu-cheng said Xi Jinping's recent hardening rhetoric on Taiwan reflects the CCP's realization that communism has failed. The party is turning to nationalism to shore up its authority and manipulate divisions between Taiwan's blue and green camps, he said.
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Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, addressed Taiwan in a speech at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the PRC, saying Beijing would deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation and advance the cause of reunification.
Ming Chu-cheng said the CCP recognizes that communism lost the contest between the Three Principles of the People and communism, and has turned to stoking nationalism to shore up its authority.
Ming Chu-cheng pointed out that Taiwan’s history to date is longer than that of many Chinese dynasties, exceeding the Qin and Sui dynasties and even surpassing the Western Jin, which was established 109 years ago.
Ming Chu-cheng believes that some political figures in Taiwan’s deep-blue and deep-green camps may actually hold deep-red ideologies, posing as blue or green to turn the two parties against each other.
1,500 rally behind Su Chiao-hui’s women’s support group! Opposing Songshan Airport’s demolition: Tamsui Science City can link up with the Beishih Technology Park AI sector
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui held the founding event for her women’s support group on the 11th, drawing support from more than 1,500 people. She reiterated that Tamsui Science City could link up with the AI industry at Beishih Technology Park, opposed relocating Songshan Airport, and emphasized gender equality and welfare policies.
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Su Chiao-hui held the founding event for her “Women’s Support Group” on the 11th, attracting more than 1,500 supporters.
Su Chiao-hui opposed the proposal by Kuomintang candidates for mayor of Taipei and New Taipei, Chiang Wan-an and Lee Sze-chuan, to support relocating Songshan Airport.
Su Chiao-hui said the AI industry at Beishih Technology Park could be connected through Tamsui Science City, without demolishing Songshan Airport.
Former Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua revealed that a major company was willing to increase its investment in New Taipei after talks with Su Chiao-hui.
Songshan Airport handles about 5.6 million passenger trips each year and is an important transport link for outlying-island residents traveling to and from Taiwan proper for medical care.
Lai Heng-chia, a writer and Su Chiao-hui’s classmate throughout all 3 years of high school, flew from Indonesia to Taiwan specifically to support her.
National Policy Advisor Chen Yueh-chiao is serving as chair of Su Chiao-hui’s women’s support group.
Ko Chih-en’s 3,500-member support group shows the blue camp’s unity! Wang Jin-pyng says he’ll get her into city hall; new shoes symbolize a fresh start for Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a support-group flag presentation ceremony on the 11th, rallying 3,500 people in a show of unity. Former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng, who is serving as head of her campaign headquarters, appeared in support and praised Ko’s expertise in education and grassroots work, expressing hope for a change of governing party at the end of the year.
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Ko Chih-en held a flag presentation ceremony for support groups and an advisory team at the Lin Palace in Kaohsiung on the 11th.
The event brought together more than 30 support groups and about 3,500 supporters.
Wang Jin-pyng is serving as head of Ko Chih-en’s campaign headquarters and emphasized the power of unity.
Ko Chih-en received 530,000 votes in her first election campaign 4 years ago.
Ko Chih-en holds a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California.
Wu Lien-shang is serving as head of the advisory team and helping draft municipal policies.
Ko Chih-en has traveled throughout Kaohsiung’s 38 administrative districts over the past 4 years.
Replace Zelensky if he won’t listen? Inside Trump’s “6 demands” to Ukraine; scholar: Taiwan should understand this
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called for Zelensky to step down after Ukraine continued attacking Russian oil refineries in violation of about 6 U.S. demands, and reached a diesel supply deal with Putin. The move prompted strong backlash from Ukraine, U.S. Republicans and European allies. Scholars said it showed that U.S. diplomacy was shifting toward prioritizing its own interests.
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Trump said publicly in an interview at the White House that it was time for Ukraine to get a new president.
Zelensky condemned the U.S.-Russia diesel deal as unfair and dishonest, saying it was tantamount to a birthday gift to Putin.
U.S.-based political scholar Weng Li-chung analyzed Trump’s diplomatic approach as straightforward, transactional diplomacy, in which allies cannot restrict America’s own room to negotiate.
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized the diesel agreement as a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Graham.
Can you retire with 10 million saved? Wu Dan-ru reveals what retirees fear most: even having money can cause anxiety
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In her new book, “Financial Intelligence: Winning Without Strain,” writer Wu Dan-ru cautions that although Taiwan ranks 5th globally in net financial assets per capita, retirement planning must account for medical care, long-term care and inflation risks. Citing a friend whose 10 million in early-retirement benefits was exhausted by targeted therapy drugs in 2 years, she recommends estimating retirement income at twice the current level and emphasizes the importance of health and relationships.
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Taiwan’s net financial assets per capita in 2025 were about 5.94 million, ranking 5th globally.
Wu Dan-ru recommends estimating retirement income at twice current monthly living expenses.
The Formosa Plastics “three treasures,” once considered retirees’ favorite stocks, have lost six to seven tenths of their value over the past 5 years.
Wu Dan-ru said that getting just one thing right in life can make it highly likely that you will enjoy your later years, even if your retirement savings are insufficient.
Su Chiao-hui and Yamada Moyi open joint Banqiao campaign headquarters; promote Fuzhou technology startup park and faster launch of medical campus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and city councilor Yamada Moyi held a joint campaign headquarters opening at Banqiao Rural Park on the 11th, demonstrating strong local mobilization. Su proposed speeding up the opening of the Banqiao medical campus, developing the Fuzhou technology startup park and establishing an urban renewal bureau to strengthen Banqiao’s competitiveness.
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Su Chiao-hui and New Taipei City Councilor Yamada Moyi held a joint campaign headquarters opening at Banqiao Rural Park on the 11th.
Su Chiao-hui proposed developing the “Fuzhou Digital Software Startup Park,” combining resources from the Far Eastern Telecom Park to create a technology industry cluster.
Su Chiao-hui pledged to oversee the on-schedule opening of the Banqiao medical campus and integrate medical and long-term care services.
Su Chiao-hui proposed establishing an “Urban Renewal Bureau” to accelerate the renewal of aging neighborhoods.
Legislators Chang Hung-lu and Lee Kun-cheng, along with New Taipei City Councilor Cho Kuan-ting, attended to support Su Chiao-hui.
Kaohsiung’s Yimin Festival debuts with a new twist! A thousand people put aside GPS devices for an orienteering challenge, exploring Hakka culture at 20 checkpoints
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Hakka Affairs Commission held the “2026 Kaohsiung Yimin Festival: Tracing the Righteous Path” at Panhu Park, combining orienteering with cultural challenges and attracting more than a thousand participants to pass on the Hakka spirit of righteousness in a new way.
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The Kaohsiung City Government’s Hakka Affairs Commission held the “2026 Kaohsiung Yimin Festival: Tracing the Righteous Path” at Panhu Park.
For the first time, the event combined Yimin culture with orienteering, inviting the public to put away their phones and GPS devices for the challenge.
The orienteering event featured 20 locations, including 8 Yimin cultural checkpoints and 12 general orienteering points.
The official fun competition held in the afternoon attracted 89 teams.
The winning teams in the family and youth categories will each receive a prize of 6,000 yuan.
Yang Jui-hsia, head of the Kaohsiung City Government’s Hakka Affairs Commission, said last year’s Yimin Festival held a thousand-person carrying-poles event at the Yimin Temple.
『大学パワーランキング』 announces its “University Rankings by Patent Applications and Intellectual Property Income,” a 2026 survey report covering universities in Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ポップコーン株式会社 has released the 2026 edition of its “University Rankings by Patent Applications and Intellectual Property Income,” covering 987 universities in Japan, based on data from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The University of Tokyo ranked No. 1 in patent applications, while Kyoto University ranked No. 1 in income from intellectual property rights and other sources.
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987 national, public and private universities
No. 1: The University of Tokyo (917 applications)
No. 2: Osaka University (771 applications)
No. 3: Kyoto University (698 applications)
Kyoto University: 1.515 billion yen
The top 3 universities account for 44.4% of the total across all universities (7.165 billion yen).
株式会社harvest expands e-commerce marketing support by leveraging its network of 300 mom influencers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社harvest leverages its network of about 300 mom influencers, combining e-commerce management expertise from 楽天市場 with word-of-mouth marketing on Instagram to support sustainable sales growth for e-commerce businesses in areas such as food, kids and baby products.
BanG Dream! 13th☆LIVE DAY 2: 夢限大みゅーたいぷ “DIMENSIONAL OVERLAP” event report
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A report on BanG Dream! 13th☆LIVE DAY 2, hosted by 株式会社ブシロードミュージック. The report covered 夢限大みゅーたいぷ’s live show and announced that its 2nd Album, “It’s our choice,” will be released in January 2027; the 6-city tour “YMMTric COUNTER POINT”; and the group’s appearance at a live event commemorating the 20th anniversary of 株式会社ブシロード.
Facts
BanG Dream! 13th☆LIVE
October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
¥10,450 (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
11,000 yen (tax included)
5,500 yen (tax included)
January 27, 2027 (Wednesday)
10 tracks in total
All 6 cities
Bushiroad’s 20th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードミュージック、タワーレコード、アニメイト、AKIHABARAゲーマーズ、animate hall BLACK、eplus
CUTIE STREET × KiiiKiii! Japanese and Korean “KAWAII” acts appear together on terrestrial radio!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Korean girl group KiiiKiii will appear as a guest on the TOKYO FM radio program 『CUTIE STREET♡KAWAII MAKERラジオ』, produced by 株式会社ジャパンエフエムネットワーク, for 2 consecutive weeks on October 18 and 25.
Tcab（ティーキャブ）レンタカー offers fully paperless rental cars ready to drive immediately in Naha, Okinawa, and Hakata, Fukuoka. Complete everything from membership registration and booking to payment and identity verification at https://www.tcab.com/
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TANAAKK株式会社 and TANAAKK EVGRID株式会社 operate the fully paperless “Tcab” rental car service in the Fukuoka and Okinawa areas, making travel more convenient for visitors to Japan by handling everything digitally, from membership registration through payment.
70th anniversary of Japan’s UN membership: 国連合唱団 visits Japan for peace concerts in Tokyo, Nagasaki, Kyoto and Hiroshima
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
国連合唱団平和コンサート実行委員会 will hold the “UN Choir Peace Concert” in 4 cities—Tokyo, Nagasaki, Kyoto and Hiroshima—in October 2026 to mark the 70th anniversary of Japan’s UN membership. 国連合唱団 is made up of staff members at UN Headquarters in New York, and this will be its 5th visit to Japan.
Facts
70th anniversary of Japan’s membership in the United Nations
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
4 cities nationwide
Established in 1947
5th visit to Japan
193 UN member countries
Companies mentioned：国連合唱団平和コンサート実行委員会、国連合唱団、United Nations Staff Recreation Council Singers、UN SRC Singers、国連大学、世界連邦 青年会議、広島市、広島県合唱連盟、エリザベト音楽大学、長崎市、京都府、京都市、京都府亀岡市、外務省、国連広報センター、国連システム元国際公務員日本協会（AFICS-Japan）、グローバル・コンパクト・ネットワーク・ジャパン、公益社団法人経済同友会、日本外交団、シブサワ・アンド・カンパニー株式会社、世界連邦 国家委員会、公益財団法人国際連合協会、一般社団法人あしなが育英会、日本経営者同友会、特定非営利活動法人国連友好協会、学校法人順心広尾学園、広尾学園中学校・高等学校、長崎県美術館、公益財団法人長崎ミュージアム振興財団、長崎県立東高等学校、長崎南山高等学校、諫早ジュニア合唱団、純心女子高等学校、居留地男性合唱団、京都外国語大学、立命館大学、京都聖母学院中学校・高等学校、大阪府立柴島高等学校、帝塚山学院中学校、Office Union International LLC、一般財団法人日本演奏家協会、日本ビジネスインテリジェンス協会、一般財団法人松尾財団、一般社団法人若手芸術家育成支援プロジェクト、IFA国際美術協会、文化庁、京都府教育委員会、京都市教育委員会、京都ユネスコ協会、公益財団法人京都市芸術文化協会、公益財団法人京都市国際交流協会、広島県、広島県教育委員会、広島市教育委員会、中国新聞社、朝日新聞広島総局、ロームシアター京都
Full-scale launch with support from 沖縄県! Second proof-of-concept trial begins for blockchain regional currency “八重山トークン（YAE）”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
合同会社Arcoiris will conduct the second proof-of-concept trial of the blockchain regional currency “八重山トークン（YAE）” from November 1 to December 31, 2026, with support from 沖縄県.
Dubai Research Institute examines yen-denominated purchase budgets affected by exchange rates: yen amounts vary even at the same AED price [September 2026]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス found that exchange rate fluctuations in September 2026 created a difference of about 1.849 million yen in the yen equivalent of a fixed 1 million AED.
Facts
A difference of about 1.849 million yen
Property price of 1 million AED
The highest was about 43.579 million yen on September 1
The lowest was about 41.729 million yen on September 9
About 42.706 million yen on September 30
On September 1, 1 AED = 43.58 yen
On September 9, 41.73 yen
On September 30, 42.71 yen
If the yen budget is fixed at 50 million yen
On September 1: 1,147,350 AED
On September 9: 1,198,200 AED
On September 30: equivalent to 1,170,800 AED
The difference between September 1 and September 9 is 50,850 AED
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、UAE中央銀行、DRI Real Estate LLC、RERA、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC
博衣こより 1st live at Tokyo Garden Theater: details announced!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
カバー株式会社 has announced that “Hakui Koyori 1st Live ‘Dream Spark,’” a 1st solo live show by 博衣こより, a VTuber affiliated with ホロライブ, will be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on December 22, 2026. Ticket sales begin on October 11, and details of in-person and streaming tickets have been released.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026
SS seats: 13,400 yen (tax included)
S seats: 10,800 yen (tax included)
A席: ¥8,800 (tax included)
Streaming ticket: 6,800 yen (tax included)
Fixed stage camera (static footage): 2,000 yen (tax included)
HoloFocus: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Fixed stage camera (static footage) + HoloFocus set: 4,000 yen (tax included)
WILD BLUE, hugely popular especially among Gen Z, to release its long-awaited 1st photo book on Friday, December 25!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 1st photo book by boy group WILD BLUE, popular especially among Gen Z, will be released on December 25, 2026, with preorders opening on October 13. It was photographed in Seoul, South Korea, and has a list price of 3,960 yen.
Facts
Will go on sale on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Reservations will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13.
Visitors to 東海大學 ranch over the holiday witness the birth of a National Day calf
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Visitors went to the 東海大學 ranch in Taichung during the National Day holiday and were lucky enough to witness a cow giving birth to a “National Day calf.” 東海大學 said the cow was giving birth for the first time and the calf was positioned normally. After birth, the calf will be moved to a separate stall for care and isolation, and will be tracked by number rather than given a special name.
Facts
Giving birth within those 7 days is considered normal.
PLA Continues Harassing Taiwan During National Day Holiday, Announces Live-Fire Drills in Yellow Sea and Other Waters Starting Tomorrow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The PLA continued harassing Taiwan's surrounding airspace and waters during the National Day holiday, and announced live-fire drills in the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea starting on the 12th. Scholars said the move carries a political intimidation message. Meanwhile, reports said the U.S. Marine Corps deployed NMESIS and MADIS systems on Yonaguni Island to strengthen defenses along the First Island Chain.
Couple Report 2-Year-Old Fell Down Stairs and Died After Being Taken to Hospital; Prosecutors Investigate Suspected Child Abuse and Seek Detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A couple surnamed Hsiung in Kaohsiung's Sanmin District reported that their 2-year-old daughter had fallen down the stairs and died after being taken to the hospital. A prosecutorial investigation found multiple bruises on the girl and suspected signs of child abuse on her 1-year-old brother. Prosecutors said the parents were suspected of child abuse, drug use and drug-impaired driving, among other serious offenses. A request to detain the father and bar visits was approved, while the girl's older sister was placed in social services care.
Facts
On the evening of the 8th
An examination of the girl's body was conducted on the 9th
1-year-old younger brother
A child under 7 years old.
Went out 1 to 2 times
Rented the 1st and 2nd floors of a private residence for more than 2 months
Zelenskyy Criticizes U.S. Easing of Sanctions on Russia; Trump Urges Ukraine to “Change President”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Zelenskyy criticized the United States for easing sanctions on Russian diesel exports, saying this would give Russia more funds to continue the war. Trump, meanwhile, accused Ukraine of attacking oil refineries and called for a change of president. Relations between the two sides are strained amid ceasefire talks and pressure from oil prices.
King of Eswatini Makes 20th Visit, Joins President on Trip to Army Aviation Training Command
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
King Mswati III of Eswatini led a delegation on his 20th visit to Taiwan. On the 11th, he traveled south with President Lai Ching-te to visit the Army Aviation Training Command in Guiren, Tainan, where he experienced a helicopter ride and learned about its capabilities. Both sides expressed hope for more professional exchanges and cooperation in the future.
Facts
58th anniversary of Taiwan-Eswatini diplomatic ties
Led a delegation on his 20th visit to Taiwan
Traveled farther south to Guiren, Tainan, on the 11th
Han Kuo-yu's Off-the-Cuff National Day Speech Sparks Debate; Lu Hsiu-yen Calls It “Words from the Heart” and Says “The Truth Can Be Hard to Hear”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Han Kuo-yu's off-the-cuff speech at the National Day ceremony sparked debate. Lu Hsiu-yen called it words from the heart, while the pan-green camp criticized it for turning a celebration into a political attack. Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei disagreed with the claim that some Taiwanese want to become part of Japan or China.
U.S. Launches “Section 337” Investigation; Taiwan's Hon Hai, 台達電 and Other Companies Named
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The United States launched a Section 337 investigation into certain vertical power delivery systems and computing equipment, alleging patent infringement. A total of 20 companies were named, including Taiwan's Hon Hai, Quanta and 台達電. Experts said the short-term impact would be limited but advised Taiwanese companies to be more vigilant about patents.
Weekly Roundup / Lai Ching-te Delivers Third National Day Address; Nobel Prize Winners Announced (2026.10.5-10.11)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Key events of the week from Oct. 5 to 11, 2026: Lai Ching-te delivered his third National Day address; the Executive Yuan planned a schedule for distributing NT$10,000 in cash, while the Kuomintang pushed for NT$20,000; the Taipei mayoral race focused on drug issues; the Hsinchu County Election Commission rejected Li Chen-hsiu's registration over ineligibility as an immigrant spouse; Nobel Prize winners were announced; a Yemeni group repeatedly attacked airports in Saudi Arabia; and protests erupted after a U.S. service member in Japan was accused of killing a woman in Okinawa.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some neighborhoods in Yuanli Township, Miaoli County, due to suspected underground water leakage detection work.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some areas of Nantou County to test the function of water control valves ahead of the installation of a district metering network. The affected areas are Neixin, Neixing, Guangming, Guangrong and Yingbei villages. The outage is scheduled from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Yunlin County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow), saying that some areas of Taoyuan City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Pingtung County and Penghu County could see average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher from the afternoon through the evening of the 11th. The public was urged to take care outdoors.
內政部消防署 reported a grass fire in Yuanli Township, Miaoli County, classifying it as minor. The public was advised to avoid gathering to watch and to plan routes in advance to steer clear of the alert area.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out service connections for a pipeline replacement project on Niupu Road in Hsinchu City, affecting Zhongpu and Niupu villages in Xiangshan District. The water outage is scheduled from 16:23 on Oct. 11, 2026, to 16:00 on Oct. 12.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work in Daya District, Taichung City, affecting the Zhongyi village area.
Europe's Largest Wafer Fab Bets on Physical AI! 格羅方德 Invests 1.1 Billion Euros to Expand German Fab, Production to Begin in 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
格羅方德 announced the topping-out of its Dresden, Germany, fab expansion project, investing 1.1 billion euros to expand 300-millimeter wafer capacity to the million-wafer range. It also unveiled the FDX Fusion FD-SOI platform, which integrates sensing and computing for the physical AI market, with mass production expected in 2028.
Facts
格羅方德 announced the topping-out of its SPRINT fab expansion project in Dresden, Germany, with a total investment of 1.1 billion euros.
The expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, when annual capacity will exceed 1 million 300-millimeter wafers.
格羅方德 also launched FDX Fusion, a next-generation fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) technology platform targeting physical AI applications.
The first-generation FDX Fusion technology is expected to deliver digital performance equivalent to the 7-nanometer class, with chip density more than two times higher than the previous generation.
格羅方德 expects to deliver FDX Fusion test chips to early customers in early 2027 and begin production in 2028.
More Than $140 Billion in Deals + Nearly $100 Billion in Equity Investments! Expert: 輝達 Becomes “AI Central Bank,” Using Capital Ties to Hedge Against Customer Concentration Risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Foreign media reported that 輝達 completed more than $140 billion in deals over several months, with the market value of its equity investments nearing $100 billion. Facing concentration risk, with its top 3 customers accounting for 44% of revenue, 輝達 is using equity stakes and licensing to tie customers to its models and applications, while shifting toward humanoid robots, autonomous driving and edge AI.
Facts
輝達 completed more than $140 billion in deals over the past several months. As of the end of July, the market value of its equity investments was close to $100 billion, with about $25 billion in future investment commitments.
In the first half of fiscal 2027, 輝達's top 3 customers contributed 16%, 15% and 13% of revenue, respectively, for a combined 44%.
The top 5 companies’ share of accounts receivable rose to 70%, up from 56% in January.
輝達 acquired Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, equivalent to a price-to-sales ratio of more than 80 times its annualized revenue of about $150 million.
輝達 reached a $6 billion software licensing and talent deal with Poolside and is in talks to invest about $2.5 billion in Thinking Machines.
輝達 plans to take part in Perplexity’s new funding round with about $3 billion. The company was previously valued at about $35 billion, and the two sides will work together on Portable Computer in late August.
In the Ohio federal land project involving 軟銀’s SB Energy, 輝達 is providing up to $105 billion in credit support for OpenAI’s lease in the first phase, compared with the $250 billion initially discussed.
輝達 is backing up to 25% of some $500 billion hardware financing deals and is participating in OpenAI’s new $30 billion funding round. The final $10 billion is set to close on October 1.
Companies mentioned：輝達、軟銀、SB Energy、OpenAI、Hugging Face、Salesforce、Poolside、Thinking Machines、Anthropic、xAI、Reflection AI、Perplexity、Figure、甲骨文、黑石、Apollo、高盛、Stripe、OpenRouter、The Information
This week’s trading notes: U.S. CPI data to shape rate-hike expectations! U.S. earnings season kicks off, with 台積電’s earnings call and ASML up next.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This week’s international focus is on U.S. September CPI data and the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike outlook. Bank stocks kick off U.S. earnings season, while 台積電 and ASML earnings calls will test demand for AI investment. Rising bond yields and the IMF’s Asian annual meeting are also in focus.
Facts
Analysts polled by Reuters forecast that U.S. CPI rose 3.7% year over year in September, with core CPI up 2.5%.
Among Wall Street’s six largest banks, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo will report earnings on Tuesday.
U.S. and French government bond yields have climbed to 24-year highs.
The Iran war has forced the IMF to cut its global GDP growth forecast twice this year.
The KBW Bank Index is currently down about 13% from its August peak.
Companies mentioned：聯準會(Fed)、摩根大通(JPMorgan Chase)、高盛(Goldman Sachs)、花旗集團(Citigroup)、富國銀行(Wells Fargo)、摩根士丹利(Morgan Stanley)、美國銀行(Bank of America)、台積電(TSM)、艾司摩爾(ASML)、科林研發(Lam Research)、應用材料(Applied Materials)、國際貨幣基金(IMF)、Terafab
Jensen Huang, Lisa Su and Elon Musk receive U.S. National Medals of Science; 輝達, AMD and 特斯拉 recognized for technological prowess.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Donald Trump held a science summit on the 8th and presented National Medals of Science to 輝達’s Jensen Huang, AMD’s Lisa Su, 特斯拉’s Elon Musk and Google’s Sergey Brin, recognizing their contributions to semiconductors, AI and space technology. Executives from Dell and 微軟 received National Medals of Technology and Innovation.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump held the “Science: A New Golden Age” summit on the 8th local time and presented National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation to 6 technology industry leaders.
輝達 ( NVDA-US ) CEO Jensen Huang, 超微半導體 ( AMD-US ) CEO Lisa Su and 特斯拉 ( TSLA-US ) CEO Elon Musk received National Medals of Science.
Huang was recognized for advancing graphics processing units (GPUs) from conventional graphics tools into an architecture capable of general-purpose computing.
Su was recognized for innovations in processor architecture and chiplet integration that helped bring about the world’s first exascale supercomputer.
Google ( GOOGL-US ) co-founder Sergey Brin also received a National Medal of Science in recognition of his contributions to information retrieval and data-processing algorithms.
戴爾科技 ( DELL-US ) founder Michael Dell and 微軟 ( MSFT-US ) CEO Satya Nadella received National Medals of Technology and Innovation.
Japanese corporate bankruptcies hit a 13-year high for the same period! Rate hikes, labor shortages and rising costs squeeze businesses, putting 251,000 zombie companies at risk.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Data for the first half of fiscal 2026 released by Tokyo Shoko Research showed that Japanese corporate bankruptcies hit a 13-year high for the same period, reaching 5,373 cases. The impact of rate hikes, labor shortages and rising costs has exposed the financial vulnerability of small and midsize businesses and zombie companies, adding to pressure on their operations.
Facts
Japan recorded 5,373 corporate bankruptcies in the first half of fiscal 2026 among companies with liabilities of at least ¥10 million, a 13-year high for the same period.
Japan currently has about 251,000 zombie companies, accounting for 17.1% of all businesses nationwide.
Japanese companies pass on only 39.9% of their overall cost increases, while the rate for the food service industry is 28.7%.
From January through August this year, 112 companies founded more than 100 years ago entered legal bankruptcy proceedings.
A total of 436 companies went bankrupt due to rising prices, up 17.8% year over year.
A total of 240 companies went bankrupt due to labor shortages, up 17% year over year.
People aged 65 and older account for 29.6% of Japan’s population, a record high.
Deferred orders rebound! 裕慶-KY September revenue rises 75% month over month, with fourth-quarter operations expected to recover.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
裕慶-KY’s September revenue surged 75% as deferred orders returned, and operations are expected to recover in the fourth quarter. The company has started three-shift production and is upgrading its smart display racks to meet strong demand in the North American retail market.
Facts
裕慶-KY’s September 2026 revenue was NT$429 million, up 75.29% from August.
裕慶-KY’s revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was NT$896 million, down 18.78% quarter over quarter.
裕慶-KY’s cumulative revenue from January to September 2026 reached NT$3.007 billion, up 12.46% year over year.
裕慶-KY has planned to start three-shift production to meet order demand.
裕慶-KY expects customer testing and certification of its next-generation smart retail products to be completed by the end of 2026.
Houthis claim Riyadh airport is “closed”! Saudi air-defense missiles running low as Trump says U.S. “could” join strikes.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed it had closed Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia. The airport was attacked on the 10th, leaving 12 dead and 309 injured. Saudi Arabia is running low on air-defense missiles and seeking outside assistance, while Trump said the U.S. “could” join the strikes, worsening the regional aviation and humanitarian situation.
Facts
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was attacked on the 10th, leaving 12 people dead and 309 injured.
The Houthi movement claimed it had closed Riyadh International Airport and accused Saudi Arabia of failing to intercept the attack.
Several airports in Yemen have been attacked in succession, including the international airports in Riyadh, Aden, Sanaa and Hodeidah.